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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,580.07, 413,230.65 and 227,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,580.07, 413,230.65 and 227,802.73 is: 314,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,580.07 : 413,230.65 = 227,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,580.07/413,230.65 = 227,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,580.07x = 413,230.65 × 227,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,580.07x = 94,135,070,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,135,070,189.67/299,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,223.41

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